First tourist attractions in Panama
Bayano Lake in the province of Panama:
It is home to an amazing variety of wildlife, including species of birds rarely seen, Bayano Lake is one of the most fantastic treasures Panama but this is also one of the least known of Panama: Province east of Panama.
The Church of San Francisco de la Montaña, in Veraguas:
Description
The church has a fairly modest xterior. It has a low tower painted white, which houses the bell tower and main entrance serves. It also has two side entrances sustained eaves covered by brick columns. The simplicity of the exterior contrasts dramatically with the wealth of art it houses.
The church has several hand-carved altarpieces showing great cultural syncretism. Among the most important altarpieces can mention the altarpiece of the Immaculate, which has 192 pieces, the altarpiece of the Passion, the St. Anthony's and for the souls in purgatory, with 120 pieces each. Undoubtedly the presence of baroque churrigueresco these, but there is a significant influence carved indigenous motifs. In 2007 the church underwent extensive restoration and these altarpieces dismantled piece by piece. One of the most elaborate was the altar, which has 480 pieces.
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzman in Parita..
Parita Parish Church or Church of Santo Domingo is located in Parita of Parita district in the province of Herrera, Panama.
It is distinguished by having beautiful colonial altarpieces altars or stylized motifs with abundant fruits such as pomegranates and flowers, such as sunflowers and other details that simulate lace in an excellent and fine polychrome wood carving with gold paint. Most churrigueresco baroque eighteenth century, and whose sculpture expresses the Catholic symbolism. [Citation needed]
Parita Parish Church was built in 1656 during the Spanish colony and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1926
Apostle Basilica Saint-Jacques, located in Nata...
Nata is located 183
kilometers west of Panama City, on the Interamerican Highway. That day, we had
breakfast on the road and in Nata, we expected our luxury guide,
Fanshi.
The first thing I
said was "take us to the churches" St. James Church of Nata de los Caballeros
rises amid the oldest city in the Pacific coast and the second on land, then
Santa María la Antigua del Darién in 1519.
Highlights of his
high tower building, which went up and from which you can see Nata, Aguadulce
and part of the Cordillera Central in the distance. It also highlights the high
altar and side altars. However there is no exact date for the founding of the
church, it is believed that his foundation began in 1522, after Pedro Arias
Dávila, governor of Castilla de Oro, install a large wooden cross
at the
point where they would raise the staggering work, coinciding with the founding
of Nata.
The Gualaca Buckets, Chiriqui
The Gualaca Buckets
are in the province of Chiriqui, a Wonder natural rock formations on the river
Esti on both sides of it, forming large pots that seem to have been built on
purpose by the hand of man. Researchers believe that these rock formations were
the result of lava flow eruptions of Volcan Baru.
The perfect blend of
rock formations and crystal clear waters make this a special place to be visited
by domestic and foreign.
The church of Santa Librada of Tables
Church of Santa Librada In the province of Los Santos is the City of Las Tablas, known for hosting the carnival’s most luxurious country is also place to meet one of the most representative churches of Panama, for its history and architectural beauty. Under the patronage of Santa Librada, the church dating from the eighteenth century was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1954.
The construction of this important Catholic Church was completed on March 9, 1789 in Baroque style, but the whole building had to be rebuilt because of an earthquake which occurred on November 25, 1802.
It is said that until 1958 rested in the church of Santa Librada of Tables containing an urn, according to the elderly of the village, where land was crucified Santa Librada and some of the remains of his body, which reached Tables with the image of the Pilgrim in 1671.
The construction of this important Catholic Church was completed on March 9, 1789 in Baroque style, but the whole building had to be rebuilt because of an earthquake which occurred on November 25, 1802.
It is said that until 1958 rested in the church of Santa Librada of Tables containing an urn, according to the elderly of the village, where land was crucified Santa Librada and some of the remains of his body, which reached Tables with the image of the Pilgrim in 1671.
They have grandparents, Spanish newcomers went to the center of what is now the Azuero Peninsula in search of a Spanish town, and in the center of the rocks, adorned by the rays of the sun, his face beautiful and radiant, they saw the image of a saint.
Inside the church:
Fort San Lorenzo, Portobelo
The Fort of San Lorenzo, located at the entrance to the Chagres River in the province of Colon, Panama. It was declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1980 under the name of the Fortifications on the Caribbean coast of Panama, with the fortifications of the city of Portobelo. They were defensive system transatlantic trade Crown of Spain and are a fine example of military architecture of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
The fort of San Lorenzo is one of the oldest Spanish forts in America. It is located next to what was the old seat of the town of Chagres, at the mouth of the river of the same name, and it was through this river that the pirate Henry Morgan came to the city of Panama "La Vieja" to plunder....
The fort of San Lorenzo is one of the oldest Spanish forts in America. It is located next to what was the old seat of the town of Chagres, at the mouth of the river of the same name, and it was through this river that the pirate Henry Morgan came to the city of Panama "La Vieja" to plunder....
Bird Island in Bocas del Toro
A few minutes by boat from Boca del Drago, towards the open sea, is the Bird Island (also known as Cayo Swan), nesting bird sanctuary where the beautiful and rare Bird Tropical (Red-billed Tropicbird), white plumage , orange beak and, in males, a long and colorful tail and the cute booby (booby or bobo).
Other seabirds such as pelicans, gulls, terns and frigate, spend part of their time on the cay.
While tropical birds use the holes in the cliffs for nesting gannets nest in the same soil, everywhere.
To avoid disturbing the birds, especially boobies, are not allowed nor recommended landing on the island....
Other seabirds such as pelicans, gulls, terns and frigate, spend part of their time on the cay.
While tropical birds use the holes in the cliffs for nesting gannets nest in the same soil, everywhere.
To avoid disturbing the birds, especially boobies, are not allowed nor recommended landing on the island....
Pineapple Bay in Darien...
This bay is known as the paradise of the Black Marlin Sportfishing, has been the scene of numerous competitions, in which more than 250 have broken world records, is visited by people from all over the world.
In Bahia Piña are conducting fish conservation campaigns through the use of circle hooks and catch and release policy, to ensure the sustainability of the species in Panamanian waters, so that future generations can enjoy sport fishing tourism.
How come?
Pineapple Bay is just one hour's flight from Panama City, taking a plane at the airport Marcos A. Gelabert in Albrook.
In Bahia Piña are conducting fish conservation campaigns through the use of circle hooks and catch and release policy, to ensure the sustainability of the species in Panamanian waters, so that future generations can enjoy sport fishing tourism.
How come?
Pineapple Bay is just one hour's flight from Panama City, taking a plane at the airport Marcos A. Gelabert in Albrook.
all indigenous regions
los kunas:
The Kuna language is an indigenous language Chibcha family has 50,000 to 70,000. The name of the language in Kuna is Dulegaya, which means "language of the people Guna (Kuna)" Dulegaya is the language of daily use in the regions and other areas Kuna, and most children speak the language as their native language. It is also used quite the Spanish language, especially in education and in written documents. It enjoys a very strong vitality and has good expectations for its use and evolution.When talking about the origin of the dance and music Kuna, 2 is essential to mention the two major promoters characters Kuna culture: music Olowa kuna.They came from a place called Kuligun Yala, where music and dance were developed in its heyday in the Kuligun riverbanks, the men of the place were noted for being cultivators of Mother Earth, who know the mountains, rivers and streams.
Ngobe Buglé
Ngäbe is an indigenous people who live in western Panama, mainly in the Ngäbe-Bugle and the provinces of Veraguas, Chiriquí and Bocas del Toro.The natives are known as Ngäbe Bugle. In indigenous languages and Buglere Ngäbere is a person. These two groups do not talk the same and have different customs. It calls itself Ngäbe. His pronunciation includes consonants ng b; nasal vowel and the vowel ä oral and....
Emberá
Embera-Wounaan is an indigenous region of Panama. It was created in 1983 from two sites located in the province of Darien, specifically Chepigana districts and Pinogana. Its capital is Union Choco. Its area covers 4383.5 km ² and has a population of 9,544 inhabitants (2010), 1 the majority of them are ethnic Embera and wounaan.The Embera-wounaan covers five hundred acres and is divided into forty-two communities totaling approximately nine thousand Indians.
This group is divided into indigenous and Embera wounaan. The first inhabitants of Darien areas, scattered on the banks of the river Quince, Tupiza, Tuira, Chad and Jingurundo Rio, living in collective land outside the region in: Puerto Lara, Rafts, Jaque, Sambu and River Catfish. The Embera inhabit the banks of the River Chucunaque Tuira, Tupiza and Rio Chico and also live in the province of Panama: Chagres, Mocambo Abajo, San Antonio, Gamboa and Embera Gatun Maje.
This group is divided into indigenous and Embera wounaan. The first inhabitants of Darien areas, scattered on the banks of the river Quince, Tupiza, Tuira, Chad and Jingurundo Rio, living in collective land outside the region in: Puerto Lara, Rafts, Jaque, Sambu and River Catfish. The Embera inhabit the banks of the River Chucunaque Tuira, Tupiza and Rio Chico and also live in the province of Panama: Chagres, Mocambo Abajo, San Antonio, Gamboa and Embera Gatun Maje.
Talamanca
The Cordillera de Talamanca is located in Costa Rica and Panama and has the highest elevations in both countries : the Cerro Chirripo ( 3,820 m ) and Mount Kamuk ( 3,549 m ) in Costa Rica , and the volcano Baru ( 3,475 m ) and Cerro Fabrega ( 3,335 m ) in Panama .
In this ridge dominate the tropical wet forest , cloud forests , oak forests , montane forests and moors , the climate is tropical wet and 2000-70000 mm annual rainfall . Due to the steepness of the terrain and precipitation differences between the Pacific slope Caribbean and the forest has been greatly reduced in the Pacific. Most of the forest is in the Caribbean slope . The remaining forest cover is protected in five protected areas: La Amistad International Park ( Costa Rica and Panama ) , Chirripo National Park ( Costa Rica ) , Volcan Baru National Park ( Panama ), the Palo Seco Forest ( Panama ) and Fortuna Forest Reserve ( Panama ) . The area of Fortuna in Panama is considered the southern end of the Cordillera de Talamanca. From this area to the east of Panama , the official name of the mountain formation that separates the Atlantic and Pacific watersheds is called Panama Central Cordillera , extending to Mount Hood and Trinidad in the central area of the Isthmus.
In this ridge dominate the tropical wet forest , cloud forests , oak forests , montane forests and moors , the climate is tropical wet and 2000-70000 mm annual rainfall . Due to the steepness of the terrain and precipitation differences between the Pacific slope Caribbean and the forest has been greatly reduced in the Pacific. Most of the forest is in the Caribbean slope . The remaining forest cover is protected in five protected areas: La Amistad International Park ( Costa Rica and Panama ) , Chirripo National Park ( Costa Rica ) , Volcan Baru National Park ( Panama ), the Palo Seco Forest ( Panama ) and Fortuna Forest Reserve ( Panama ) . The area of Fortuna in Panama is considered the southern end of the Cordillera de Talamanca. From this area to the east of Panama , the official name of the mountain formation that separates the Atlantic and Pacific watersheds is called Panama Central Cordillera , extending to Mount Hood and Trinidad in the central area of the Isthmus.
Bokota
Bokotas the population (known as Bugleres , savanna or murire ) is 3,784 , which are located in the west of the Isthmus of Panama , in the provinces of Veraguas and Bocas del Toro .
This ethnic group is under the authority of the Chief Guaymí of Veraguas.
The Bokotas Bugleres or accept belief in God , which they call Shube as well as demons. Their beliefs are often based on myths.
They are dedicated to the cultivation of maize and rice, sugarcane , pixbae , cacao , avocado , mango , chayote . They harvest vegetables such as taro , cassava and ñampí . Similarly, cultivate bananas , which is their main food .
The preparation of the land belongs to men, through the system of " together " . For the months of May and June plantings are made , in which all the members of the family. Once the work is organized dances and songs for the night.
The Bugleres Bokotas or engaged in raising chickens and ducks. Similarly engaged in pig farming . However, livestock is a limited level .
This group is dedicated to the hunt , for which, used dogs to track the prey. For this activity, especially when looking deer and peccaries , they use the arc ( made from palm bark ) , the arrow ( white cane machetes tips winds ) and rifles. They also tend to use traps , especially when hunting rabbits , armadillos and rabbits painted .
It is dedicated to fishing hook and harpoon. But when engaged in fishing for schools of small fish , they use the networks. Use the technique of mullein , which involves the use of a vine sap and leaves of a tree that has narcotic powers .
The Bokotas used tissue fibers from the agave plant , sisal or palm bark for making baskets . The fibers are dyed with roots and vines , achiote and banana stem , which are subsequentlywoven.
This ethnic group is under the authority of the Chief Guaymí of Veraguas.
The Bokotas Bugleres or accept belief in God , which they call Shube as well as demons. Their beliefs are often based on myths.
They are dedicated to the cultivation of maize and rice, sugarcane , pixbae , cacao , avocado , mango , chayote . They harvest vegetables such as taro , cassava and ñampí . Similarly, cultivate bananas , which is their main food .
The preparation of the land belongs to men, through the system of " together " . For the months of May and June plantings are made , in which all the members of the family. Once the work is organized dances and songs for the night.
The Bugleres Bokotas or engaged in raising chickens and ducks. Similarly engaged in pig farming . However, livestock is a limited level .
This group is dedicated to the hunt , for which, used dogs to track the prey. For this activity, especially when looking deer and peccaries , they use the arc ( made from palm bark ) , the arrow ( white cane machetes tips winds ) and rifles. They also tend to use traps , especially when hunting rabbits , armadillos and rabbits painted .
It is dedicated to fishing hook and harpoon. But when engaged in fishing for schools of small fish , they use the networks. Use the technique of mullein , which involves the use of a vine sap and leaves of a tree that has narcotic powers .
The Bokotas used tissue fibers from the agave plant , sisal or palm bark for making baskets . The fibers are dyed with roots and vines , achiote and banana stem , which are subsequentlywoven.
Teribe y Cricamola
The TERIBE, Naso or Tjer-di are an indigenous group located northwest of Panama, specifically west of the province of Bocas del Toro, in an area of 1,300 km ², the territory covers much of the river basin Teribe and river San San. There are about 3,500 inhabitants.
The naso practice subsistence agriculture and fishing. The people speak the language teribe, although most also know how to speak Spanish.
Some teribes profess the Catholic religion, although traditionally believe in Sibo, supreme God and author of the world's creation. Also highly respected profess veneration Teribe river, which they call Big Momma and has provided sustenance for ethnicity in general.
Families have a nucleus monogamous, but vary the number of family members in various locations. Not currently have traditional marriage rites.
They live in wooden houses with palm leaf roofs yambú type, usually these homes are located in high places, to protect against strong Teribe river floods.
The vast majority of the naso, bears the name Santana.
The naso practice subsistence agriculture and fishing. The people speak the language teribe, although most also know how to speak Spanish.
Some teribes profess the Catholic religion, although traditionally believe in Sibo, supreme God and author of the world's creation. Also highly respected profess veneration Teribe river, which they call Big Momma and has provided sustenance for ethnicity in general.
Families have a nucleus monogamous, but vary the number of family members in various locations. Not currently have traditional marriage rites.
They live in wooden houses with palm leaf roofs yambú type, usually these homes are located in high places, to protect against strong Teribe river floods.
The vast majority of the naso, bears the name Santana.
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